Planet of the Apes
Series Overview
Two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend are fugitives in a future Earth dominated by a civilization of humanoid apes. Based on the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and its sequels, which were inspired by the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 14 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
1974 – 1974
Premiered: Fri, Sep 13, 1974
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 14: “Up Above the World So High”
Burke and Virdon join forces with Leuric, a human attempting to fly by building himself a hang glider.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Planet of the Apes TV series opening titles
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2011-08-03
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Wilson
Pierre Boulle
Herbert Hirschman, Stanley Hough
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Hirschman
Producer
Stanley Hough
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Planet of the Apes
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What is Planet of the Apes about?
Two astronauts and a sympathetic chimp friend are fugitives in a future Earth dominated by a civilization of humanoid apes. Based on the 1968 Planet of the Apes film and its sequels, which were inspired by the novel of the same name by Pierre Boulle.
How many seasons does Planet of the Apes have?
Planet of the Apes comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Planet of the Apes?
Key cast members in Planet of the Apes include Roddy McDowall, Ron Harper, James Naughton, Mark Lenard, Booth Colman.
Who created or directed Planet of the Apes?
Planet of the Apes was developed and directed by Anthony Wilson.